Richard Kieley

Richard Kieley

Principal

A Registered Architect with more than 30 years of architectural experience, Richard Kieley has focused his career on creating spaces for senior living. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Design from Clemson University, Richard was awarded a Master of Architecture from the University of South Florida. He is an active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), including the inaugural Design for Aging committee of the Cleveland Chapter, and holds National Council of Architecture Registration Board (NCARB) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications.

In addition to his involvement and support of senior living and professional organizations, Richard is a member of the Architectural Review Board in his home city of University Heights, Ohio. With roots in North Dakota, Richard first started his career in South Florida in the mid-1980’s before joining the firm in 1997. Richard is often the leader behind new and innovative approaches such as managing one of the first senior living project to fully utilize Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

Credentials

Education

Master of Architecture, 1995 University of South Florida

Bachelor of Science In Design, 1985 College of Architecture Clemson University

Professional Qualifications

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited National Council of Architecture Registration Board (NCARB) Licensed Architect in the States of Ohio and Florida

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Representative Projects

Miami Jewish Health Systems Miami, Florida Master planning involved a comprehensive study of its two campuses, followed by the first phase new model for memory care which includes nine specialized households with 11 private rooms. EmpathiCare Village allows agingin-place to reinforce rhythms of daily living in an authentic environment.

Abbey Delray South Delray Beach, FloridaAnother Lifespace Community, Abbey Delray South involves repositioning the existing Life Plan Community into a model for person-centered care. Independent living will include new and improved dining venues and wellness facility.

Harbour’s Edge Delray Beach, FloridaRepositioning of an existing Life Plan Community for Lifespace Communities to transform it into a model for person-centered care. Independent living will include new and improved dining venues and wellness facility.

Season at AlexandriaAlexandria, KY Replacing an existing community, the new Life Plan Community represents a progressive move for Baptist Life Communities in how they deliver care, incorporating a significant short-term rehab unit and associated health and wellness center, which positions them to partner with local hospital providers. The new campus also provides for dedicated memory care for both assisted and skilled care residents and provides for a future phase on independent living and community programming.

Bethany Lutheran Village, Phase IIDayton, Ohio Ten years after creating an extensive master plan and implementing the first phase, the master plan has been refreshed and the second phase is being planned to include new assisted living, dedicated memory care, and new independent living.

Bethany Lutheran Village Dayton, OhioA master plan that repositions a 100-acre Life Plan Community to reflect the community’s lifestyle, including a new memory support residence, village center, apartments and villas, and wellness center.

Friendship Village of South HillsPittsburgh, Pennsylvania The master plan for this 73-acre Life Plan Community, a Lifespace Community, in suburban Pittsburgh involved a new Wellness Center and alternative dining options along with improvements to the existing health center.

Greenfields of GenevaGeneva, Illinois A new Life Plan Community sited on 26-acres, consisting of 200 independent living suites, 48 assisted living, 24 unit special care, and 40 skilled care apartments. The first floor features amenities including a library, health club, spa and salon, shopping, full-service and casual dining venues.

Friendship Village of SchaumburgSchaumburg, Illinois Repositioning a 30-year old Life Plan Community for growth adding 170 independent living suites over a 65,000 sf wellness center.

Kendal at Granville Granville, Ohio A 130-acre Life Plan Community based on the town planning concept with clusters of 12-resident neighborhood “houses” and the community center designed as “shops” along Main Street, with a café, library, fitness areas and more located below apartments on the upper floors.

Kendal at LongwoodKennett Square, Pennsylvania The renovation and expansion of the health center and a new three-story wellness center.

Erickson Retirement Communities Hickory ChaseHilliard, Ohio This new Life Plan Community planned for an 83-acre campus includes the full continuum of care with over 1,500 independent living apartments in two phased neighborhoods. The includes a Renaissance Gardens for skilled care and assisted living and community buildings.

Sumner on Ridgewood Copley Township, Ohio A new replacement senior living community with 80 independent living garden apartments, 22 Eden Villas, four bungalow style Green Houses with 20 to 24 enriched care memory support suites, assisted living and skilled care suites and a 35,000 sf Manor House and Aquatic Center.